Hypothyroidism While Pregnant

Hi All! Just wondering if anyone was treated for hypothyroidism while they were pregnant. My daughter is 8 months. I found out I was hypothyroid when she was 6 months, and began Synthroid at that time. My levels were WAY off. I'm quite concerned because I just found out I am 5 weeks pregnant and read about a lot of risks of developmental delays and intellectual impairment in babies of mothers with hypothyroidism. Wondering if anyone has had a similar experience.

Hi All! Just wondering if anyone was treated for hypothyroidism while they were pregnant. My daughter is 8 months. I found out I was hypothyroid when she was 6 months, and began Synthroid at that time. My levels were WAY off. I'm quite concerned because I just found out I am 5 weeks pregnant and read about a lot of risks of developmental delays and intellectual impairment in babies of mothers with hypothyroidism. Wondering if anyone has had a similar experience.

I am on Leavothyroxine for last 4 years now and I had the medicine through the pregnancy... Your doctors will check the level from time to time and make sure they are in control... and you will be fine... MY baby is now 6 and half months old and he is a cutie... You will be fine... Just check your levels :) Have a good luck with your pregnancy..

I am on Leavothyroxine for last 4 years now and I had the medicine through the pregnancy... Your doctors will check the level from time to time and make sure they are in control... and you will be fine... MY baby is now 6 and half months old and he is a cutie... You will be fine... Just check your levels :) Have a good luck with your pregnancy..

Thanks for the info, everyone. I thought it was routine to have thyroid levels checked when pregnant. I thought that was part of the initial blood work. I could definitely be wrong, though. The only reason why my levels were checked after my daughter was born is because I had classic symptoms. My levels were at a 51! From my understanding, anything over a 4-5 is considered hypothyroid. So I was WAY off. I only started medication about 6 weeks ago, which is apparently right around the time I got pregnant. I can't really imagine my levels are now at a normal range after just 6 weeks. I definitely plan on staying on the meds throughout pregnancy, I'm just super nervous that the baby is not getting the hormones he/she needs. I read that it's crucial in early pregnancy, even the first few weeks. I just got my first follow up blood work drawn today, so I'll find out on Wednesday if my levels are ok. I'm praying that everything will work out. Definitely did not plan on getting pregnant again so soon. Between breastfeeding and my thyroid condition, I definitely did not think it would be this easy to get pregnant!

Thanks for the info, everyone. I thought it was routine to have thyroid levels checked when pregnant. I thought that was part of the initial blood work. I could definitely be wrong, though. The only reason why my levels were checked after my daughter was born is because I had classic symptoms. My levels were at a 51! From my understanding, anything over a 4-5 is considered hypothyroid. So I was WAY off. I only started medication about 6 weeks ago, which is apparently right around the time I got pregnant. I can't really imagine my levels are now at a normal range after just 6 weeks. I definitely plan on staying on the meds throughout pregnancy, I'm just super nervous that the baby is not getting the hormones he/she needs. I read that it's crucial in early pregnancy, even the first few weeks. I just got my first follow up blood work drawn today, so I'll find out on Wednesday if my levels are ok. I'm praying that everything will work out. Definitely did not plan on getting pregnant again so soon. Between breastfeeding and my thyroid condition, I definitely did not think it would be this easy to get pregnant!

I've been hypo since 24, I'm 38 now and 32w preggo. Ive been on synthroid most of my adult life - no big deal. But if you were hypo with the last pregnancy get your bloodwork ASAP with this pregnancy. Pregnancy can wreak havoc on thyroid levels and yes, hinder your baby's development. Testing is just a little bloodwork and taking synthroid is not the least bit harmful to you or your baby. In fact it's more harmful to not take it. Just take your pill about the same time everyday about half hour or more before and after food or milk. In other words on an empty stomach. It's more a slight inconvenience than anything. But you will feel better with correct TSH levels.

I've been hypo since 24, I'm 38 now and 32w preggo. Ive been on synthroid most of my adult life - no big deal. But if you were hypo with the last pregnancy get your bloodwork ASAP with this pregnancy. Pregnancy can wreak havoc on thyroid levels and yes, hinder your baby's development. Testing is just a little bloodwork and taking synthroid is not the least bit harmful to you or your baby. In fact it's more harmful to not take it. Just take your pill about the same time everyday about half hour or more before and after food or milk. In other words on an empty stomach. It's more a slight inconvenience than anything. But you will feel better with correct TSH levels.

Ive been hypo since I was 22. I was at 74 when i was first tested. Highest the doc had ever seen. Im 36 now just found out I am preggo. My endocronolgist said I need to be tested once a month (and more if not in normal range). Ive done alot of reading and as long as u manage it properly by taking appropriate level of meds, you and ur baby should be fine :)

Ive been hypo since I was 22. I was at 74 when i was first tested. Highest the doc had ever seen. Im 36 now just found out I am preggo. My endocronolgist said I need to be tested once a month (and more if not in normal range). Ive done alot of reading and as long as u manage it properly by taking appropriate level of meds, you and ur baby should be fine :)

I'm no sure if I was hypo before my last pregnancy. Not even sure if I was tested. If I was, it is having no bearing on my dd. She's almost 9 months and she is perfect! :-)) I really hope this was caught in time and treated early enough that it will not affect this new lo. I'll feel better after my doc tells me what my new levels are on Wednesday. Thanks for everyone's feedback!

I'm no sure if I was hypo before my last pregnancy. Not even sure if I was tested. If I was, it is having no bearing on my dd. She's almost 9 months and she is perfect! :-)) I really hope this was caught in time and treated early enough that it will not affect this new lo. I'll feel better after my doc tells me what my new levels are on Wednesday. Thanks for everyone's feedback!

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